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any doubt or uncertainty for businesses or the global economy about the simple proposition that the united states always pays its bills. >> reporter: at a house hearing on the debt ceiling debate, simon johnson, a former chief economist for the i.m.f. warned the continuing controversy could roil global markets and hurt the u.s. at home. >> if you don't raise the debt ceiling now, or if you postpone this confrontation, if you say every 60, 90, or 100 days, we're going to again have the same kind of conversation about the debt ceiling, you will continue to have this sort of spike in policy uncertainty. you will continue to undermine the private sector. you will continue to delay investment and to reduce employment relative to what it would be otherwise. >> reporter: the debt ceiling extension would allow the treasury to pay the nation's bills through at least may 19. darren gersh, "n.b.r.," washington >> tom: the u.s. housing market had a quiet end to its best year since 2007. sales of existing homes fell unexpectedly in december by 1% down to a 4.94 million annual rate. analysts note the dr
any doubt or uncertainty for businesses or the global economy about the simple proposition that the united states always pays its bills. >> reporter: at a house hearing on the debt ceiling debate, simon johnson, a former chief economist for the i.m.f. warned the continuing controversy could roil global markets and hurt the u.s. at home. >> if you don't raise the debt ceiling now, or if you postpone this confrontation, if you say every 60, 90, or 100 days, we're going to again have...
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let's not forget, the main goal of al qaeda is to attack the united states. and we're not going to allow that to happen again. if we're not going to allow it to happen, we've got to go after them in yemen, in somalia and yes, in mali if necessary. >> senator, it seems panetta is raising his voice. it's not clear the administration is really hearing it or they are fully in agreement. you said northern mali has become the largest territory controlled by islamic extremists in the world. we have a defense secretary coming in and a new secretary of state in chuck hagel and john kerry who are known for favoring a light footprint. do you think that they are going to take the action that you believe is needed? >> well, i look forward to raising these questions with them when i get a chance to attend their confirmation hearings in the case of senator john kerry or to meet with him in person in the case of senator hagel. i met this morning with senator kerry to give him an update on this trip. a number of the senators who were on the trip with me met with him, and i am
let's not forget, the main goal of al qaeda is to attack the united states. and we're not going to allow that to happen again. if we're not going to allow it to happen, we've got to go after them in yemen, in somalia and yes, in mali if necessary. >> senator, it seems panetta is raising his voice. it's not clear the administration is really hearing it or they are fully in agreement. you said northern mali has become the largest territory controlled by islamic extremists in the world. we...
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government here there were rocky weapons of mass destruction the justify a war the invasion of the united states we're still searching for those weapons check this out check out senator john mccain's response as well as secretary of state clinton nodding smiling a little bit they seem in part to be a little amused by the notion that libya and iraq could possibly be compared here there are other examples of what became a heated hearing at times lawmakers repeatedly questioned secretary clinton about one of the major issues here the question of security was it good enough why weren't requests for more security met with any action here was one exchange following that line of questioning. with specific security requests they didn't come to me i had no knowledge of them had i been president at the time and i found that you did not read the cables from benghazi you did not read the cables from besar stevens i would have relieved you of your post i think it's inexcusable. well the question of whether the blame ultimately lies with secretary clinton the nation's top diplomat remains unresolved bu
government here there were rocky weapons of mass destruction the justify a war the invasion of the united states we're still searching for those weapons check this out check out senator john mccain's response as well as secretary of state clinton nodding smiling a little bit they seem in part to be a little amused by the notion that libya and iraq could possibly be compared here there are other examples of what became a heated hearing at times lawmakers repeatedly questioned secretary clinton...
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hasn't attacked the united states. well, before 9/11, 2011, we hadn't been attacked on our homeland since, i guess, the war of 1812 and pearl harbor. so you can't say, well, because they haven't done something, they're not going to do it. this is not only a terrorist syndicate; it is a criminal enterprise. >> ifill: the secretary also said the recent crisis at a natural gas plant in algeria is more evidence of the growing threat of a.q.i.m. islamist militants seized the site last week, and the algerian military struck back. the algerian government says at least 37 foreign hostages were killed, including three americans. clinton acknowledged many questions remain about that incident. >> let me offer our deepest condolences to the families of the americans and all the people from many nations who were killed and injured in that recent hostage crisis. we are in close touch with the government of algeria. we stand ready to provide assistance. we are seeking to gain a fuller understanding of what took place so we can work t
hasn't attacked the united states. well, before 9/11, 2011, we hadn't been attacked on our homeland since, i guess, the war of 1812 and pearl harbor. so you can't say, well, because they haven't done something, they're not going to do it. this is not only a terrorist syndicate; it is a criminal enterprise. >> ifill: the secretary also said the recent crisis at a natural gas plant in algeria is more evidence of the growing threat of a.q.i.m. islamist militants seized the site last week,...
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of the united states. what are the emotions that go through your mind in that moment? >> it is the most ethereal moment in the world. it's almost like an out of body experience. you're almost looking at yourself from above your head down. and you're hoping that nobody pinches you because you don't want to wake up. >> jon: let me ask you this. which of the other justices would be the pincher? you don't have to answer. you don't have to answer. >> (laughing) jon: i'm just going to go through a list. is there... do you have a moment to reflect back on growing up because your childhood by any estimation was a difficult one, was one that you had to overcome an awful lot of obstacles. is that at the forefront of your mind or is it still just foundational in your being? >> still foundational. but, you know, the last three-and-a-half years since i was nominated to the court and then appointed have been a sort of magical ride. when you're thrust into sort of a world stage, as i have been, you start getting a little
of the united states. what are the emotions that go through your mind in that moment? >> it is the most ethereal moment in the world. it's almost like an out of body experience. you're almost looking at yourself from above your head down. and you're hoping that nobody pinches you because you don't want to wake up. >> jon: let me ask you this. which of the other justices would be the pincher? you don't have to answer. you don't have to answer. >> (laughing) jon: i'm just going...
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-- the united states senate has passed a budget. and now we have an opportunity to put pressure on the other body and that is to do their work. we don't do ourselves, we don't do our children, we don't do the taxpayers any favor by creating a climate that says folks don't have to do their work. we don't get to a solution or a remedy unless we pass budgets. this is an opportunity to get on record, to put the other body out into open fields so we can have a discussion and move this country on a pathway that makes sense. we ought to pass this and pass it quickly. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from michigan. mr. levin: i now yield one minute to mr. becerra, a member of our committee, and chairman of our caucus. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. becerra: you buy a house, you pay your mortgage. well, at least in this bill for three or four months. you want your kids to go to college, you take out a student loan, and you'll tell the bank, i'll p
-- the united states senate has passed a budget. and now we have an opportunity to put pressure on the other body and that is to do their work. we don't do ourselves, we don't do our children, we don't do the taxpayers any favor by creating a climate that says folks don't have to do their work. we don't get to a solution or a remedy unless we pass budgets. this is an opportunity to get on record, to put the other body out into open fields so we can have a discussion and move this country on a...
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there are twelve cities in the united states in which half of the people with hiv aids lives within a year of a diagnosis of. over sixty two percent of those patients are diagnosed with this is a problem that frankly is substantially preventable it was like the big elephant in the room and nobody wanted to talk about they were really good public health campaigns people were really focused on this problem you certainly should be able have a lot less a lot less human suffering. we need to. welcome back to crossfire all things are considered i'm peter lavelle we're talking about the west assault on the muslim world. i daniel i know you have to run really soon and i want you to finish the point that you made in the first part of the program so sir please do. thank you. there is volatility of extremism in the muslim world there's violence there's insurrection and outside powers are getting sucked in or want to come and it's not just western powers there's a theory now in france among several hard drinking politicians that qatar is behind the river the islamist rebellion in mali qatar anoth
there are twelve cities in the united states in which half of the people with hiv aids lives within a year of a diagnosis of. over sixty two percent of those patients are diagnosed with this is a problem that frankly is substantially preventable it was like the big elephant in the room and nobody wanted to talk about they were really good public health campaigns people were really focused on this problem you certainly should be able have a lot less a lot less human suffering. we need to....
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and it goes on and on and we are it's inevitable that the united states is going to be choosing sides funding people that maybe six months to six years down the road turn out to be. government the bad guy and then we have to turn around and get involved on the other side which i'm an evitable e includes military action so we are creating little fires all over. africa and i don't think that you knighted states taxpayer is fully aware of this and would fully be on board with the idea that our ever dwindling resources are going to pay for all of these. incursions there were relationships partnerships in africa that turned out to be sour like in places like libya or mali ok let me let me go to you. what can we do if it sounds like the united states and its western allies are just control freaks when it comes to africa. well to an extent africa is very much young in its democracy it's only fifty years at best or fifty two or fifty three years since colonialization so it's evolving and changing i mean what we do have is we governance there's no doubt about that we have poor leadership we ha
and it goes on and on and we are it's inevitable that the united states is going to be choosing sides funding people that maybe six months to six years down the road turn out to be. government the bad guy and then we have to turn around and get involved on the other side which i'm an evitable e includes military action so we are creating little fires all over. africa and i don't think that you knighted states taxpayer is fully aware of this and would fully be on board with the idea that our...
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it's a little dicey, you know, with catholics united. if you look at the faith community and public statements by pastors and rapbbis and others in support of the president's agenda, for several of these issues at any rate the group that is not part of this coalition are the catholic byrnes who have been critical of the president on the contraception issue, on the lgbt issue particularly. is that an awkward situation for the catholic church? or what are catholic democrats supposeddon. >> the catholic byrneses are in a lunch. they lost this election. that has to be abundantly clear >> bill: they opposed obama and lost the election. >> i was at the prayer service yesterday with the president, and the cardinal was there. i was glad that i was there. this president of our country for the next four years. i think the bishop is going to have to realize that the democrats are the game in town right now. they have to play nice if they want to get anything done. hopefully immigration will be a great way to prove that. but again, i am still a litt
it's a little dicey, you know, with catholics united. if you look at the faith community and public statements by pastors and rapbbis and others in support of the president's agenda, for several of these issues at any rate the group that is not part of this coalition are the catholic byrnes who have been critical of the president on the contraception issue, on the lgbt issue particularly. is that an awkward situation for the catholic church? or what are catholic democrats supposeddon. >>...
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will benefit the united states' economy. in 2010, the oil and natural gas industry added $476 billion to our economy. to top it off, the oil and natural gas industry employs 9.2 million people in america. we are missing out on this opportunity by not exporting l.n.g. we have ignored this opportunity far too long. let's stop relying on middle eastern nations and use more natural gas and export it as l.n.g. that's just the way it is. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from indiana seek recognition? >> to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you, mr. speaker. growing up back home on the farm in indiana we all knew that if you don't work, you don't eat. unfortunately that doesn't hold true if you are the majority leader in the united states senate. it's been four years since senate majority leader harry reid has brought a budget to the floor
will benefit the united states' economy. in 2010, the oil and natural gas industry added $476 billion to our economy. to top it off, the oil and natural gas industry employs 9.2 million people in america. we are missing out on this opportunity by not exporting l.n.g. we have ignored this opportunity far too long. let's stop relying on middle eastern nations and use more natural gas and export it as l.n.g. that's just the way it is. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields...
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contrast that with the statements by ambassador rice to the united nations. it forces one to wonder whether libya's intelligence was that much better than america's on september the 16th or whether libyan leaders were that much more willing to be candid or to avoid misstatements. secretary clinton, what evidence was there that was so compelling that it caused the white house through ambassador susan rice to make these representations about spontaneous protests, anti-muslim videos and the like despite statements of libyan's president to the contrary. where was the compelling evidence and what was it? >> well, congressman, i was not involved in the so-called talking points process. my understanding is it was a typical process trying to get to the best information available. it was an intelligence product. they are as i again understand it working with their committees of jurisdiction to try to unpack that, but i will say that all of the senior administration officials including ambassador rice who spoke publicly to this terrible incident had the same informatio
contrast that with the statements by ambassador rice to the united nations. it forces one to wonder whether libya's intelligence was that much better than america's on september the 16th or whether libyan leaders were that much more willing to be candid or to avoid misstatements. secretary clinton, what evidence was there that was so compelling that it caused the white house through ambassador susan rice to make these representations about spontaneous protests, anti-muslim videos and the like...
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what we do is run the daily operations of the unit. we are also the sounding board for them when it comes to the various type of permits and licenses we may be having difficulties with. i have my units working with the permit officers at those stations, who are the first line, reporting directly to their captains. i wanted to say that my highest priority is public safety. when we review an application for a new venue, be it entertainment, a bar, or a night club, it is very important that we look at the impact the venue will have on the neighborhood, and the community itself. however, i must also keep in mind and be aware of entrepreneurship and small business owners as the backbone of our city. they had a lot to the culture and flavor of san francisco and we do not want to lose that. we take these factors into consideration. ultimately be want everyone to have an enjoyable and safe time when they go out after hours to enjoy the city at night. that is my viewpoint. >> i am going to ask you to pass that over. >> good afternoon. i am a me
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we have $18 billion outside the united states that could come back to the united states, but corporate tax doesn't work that way right now. i would love to see territorial tax system, tax reform and get us through the fiscal problem we have right now. liz: what about a tax holiday overseas? >> if they do that, that is even better, but i will not hold my breath for that one. liz: paul jacobs, thank you very much. chairman and ceo of qualcomm. back to you in new york. cheryl: there is still more to come tomorrow from davos. liz will interview coca-cola ceo and kenneth frazier, chairman and ceo of merck. two prominent leaders we cannot afford to miss it. when i have 60 minutes to go. we're counting down the minutes until oh, you know what, apple earnings. big. will the numbers get th the docr decided again? shibani joshi will break it down for you coming up next read axiron, the only underarm treatment for low t, can restore testosterone levels back to normal in most men. axiron is not for use in women or anyone younger than 18. axiron can transfer to others through direct contact. women,
we have $18 billion outside the united states that could come back to the united states, but corporate tax doesn't work that way right now. i would love to see territorial tax system, tax reform and get us through the fiscal problem we have right now. liz: what about a tax holiday overseas? >> if they do that, that is even better, but i will not hold my breath for that one. liz: paul jacobs, thank you very much. chairman and ceo of qualcomm. back to you in new york. cheryl: there is still...
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the invasion of the united states. we're still searching for those weapons. they didn't exist. thousands of americans lost their lives. we could have a hearing on that if you'd like. but the point i'm trying to get to is two extraordinarily talented individuals, admiral mullen and ambassador pickering did a thorough review and found shortcomings in our protection of our people overseas and reported them honestly. you not only initiated that review, you accepted its findings in its totality. no cover-up and an attempt to be totally honest and be sure a tragedy like this never occurs again. the second point i would like to make is this, some on the committee have already criticized the notion that this is about money. they might argue you can't solve a problem by throwing money at it. madam secretary, you can't solve a problem by throwing money at it unless the problem is lack of money. what i understand you to testify is you have asked this congress for authority to transfer existing funds to protect ambassadors and diplomatic personnel around the world and you've been refused b
the invasion of the united states. we're still searching for those weapons. they didn't exist. thousands of americans lost their lives. we could have a hearing on that if you'd like. but the point i'm trying to get to is two extraordinarily talented individuals, admiral mullen and ambassador pickering did a thorough review and found shortcomings in our protection of our people overseas and reported them honestly. you not only initiated that review, you accepted its findings in its totality. no...
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we should mention it is not just the united states. they have expanded into the uk, lot more business, and some of the countries like denmark, sweden, norway. sandra: they're saying their domestic subscribers, david, were 27 million. he mentioned the jump in streaming more than 2 million members in the fourth quarter alone. 27 million domestic members, that is really right in line with forecast, so we're still waiting on some more numbers because this is a huge surge in the after-hours trading, david. david: let's bring in the market panel. let's go to you first on netflix, 20% increase after hours, will it hold tomorrow? >> this is something i did not expect out of netflix. karl i can't really force the hand of a lot of traders boosting shares. david: carl icahn in october got 10% stake in the company. go ahead. >> it was a good move on his part. i want to stick to the details, have a problem justifying netflix multiple given the competition, but they are delivering on the subscriber base and i like to see how they achieved that reven
we should mention it is not just the united states. they have expanded into the uk, lot more business, and some of the countries like denmark, sweden, norway. sandra: they're saying their domestic subscribers, david, were 27 million. he mentioned the jump in streaming more than 2 million members in the fourth quarter alone. 27 million domestic members, that is really right in line with forecast, so we're still waiting on some more numbers because this is a huge surge in the after-hours trading,...
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narrator: over 300 million people live in the united states. and each person uses an average of 100 gallons of water every day. man: what it takes to actually make clean water is somewhat a mystery to most customers. woman: so how does water get from the river into your house, or here at school? woman: somebody has to bring that water to us, and somebody has to take it away when we're finished with it. man: the water infrastructure is vital for disease protection, fire protection, basic sanitation, economic development, and for our quality of life. man: you just can't visualize all the assets that are under our feet. we have about two million miles of pipe in this nation. if you're walking around in an urban area, you're probably stepping on a pipe. man: our grandparents paid for, and put in for the first time, these large distribution systems. woman: and in many cases, it's not been touched since. man: we're at a critical turning point. much of that infrastructure is wearing out. narrator: our water infrastructure is made up of complex, underg
narrator: over 300 million people live in the united states. and each person uses an average of 100 gallons of water every day. man: what it takes to actually make clean water is somewhat a mystery to most customers. woman: so how does water get from the river into your house, or here at school? woman: somebody has to bring that water to us, and somebody has to take it away when we're finished with it. man: the water infrastructure is vital for disease protection, fire protection, basic...
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. >>> welcome our viewers in the united states and all around the world. i'm brooke baldwin at the cnn world headquarters in atlanta. >> and i'm jake tapper in washington. any minute inside this room on capitol hill testimony, four months in the making, secretary of state hillary clinton will testify before the house foreign affairs committee about what happened on september 11th of last year, the day when these four americans, ambassador chris stevens, shawn smith, tyrone woods and glen doherty were killed at the u.s. mission in benghazi, libya. >> jake, i want to bring you back in and bring in our chief congressional correspondent dana bash so we can have this whole conversation as we're watching and awaiting the secretary of state there to testify before the house foreign affairs committee. and, dana bash, do we have you seated? >> i am, hi, brooke. >> nice to see you. as we await what will possibly be a little bit more fiery, right, questioning from members of the house as opposed to what we saw with the senate foreign relations committee earlier this
. >>> welcome our viewers in the united states and all around the world. i'm brooke baldwin at the cnn world headquarters in atlanta. >> and i'm jake tapper in washington. any minute inside this room on capitol hill testimony, four months in the making, secretary of state hillary clinton will testify before the house foreign affairs committee about what happened on september 11th of last year, the day when these four americans, ambassador chris stevens, shawn smith, tyrone woods...
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with the united states. that has been the situation for the last four years, and that will continue. you are right that there's a greater emphasis on some of the social issues in our country, which are not so different than the issues in the united states. that includes a livable middle class wage, a housing for young people, economic opportunities, these have been the issues that have really come to the forefront in the last elections in israel. >> might it be necessary for the prime minister to back off of the new settlements, for instance, which are such a bone of contention with the administration here, and, of course, with the palestinians? >> i think there's a strong centrist feeling the settlements are not the major issues in the search for peace. settlements can be negotiated in the dreblth tairect talks. he is largely directive of direct negotiations without preconditions and the settlement issue will be resolved with that. netanyahu is speaking in a joint session of congress and said express he he
with the united states. that has been the situation for the last four years, and that will continue. you are right that there's a greater emphasis on some of the social issues in our country, which are not so different than the issues in the united states. that includes a livable middle class wage, a housing for young people, economic opportunities, these have been the issues that have really come to the forefront in the last elections in israel. >> might it be necessary for the prime...
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that drove up the cost of borrowing in the united states. that drove up the borrowing cost of corporations. that drove up the costs of counties and cities that we represent. and we're told again that should we falter on the credit debt of the united states, that we can expect a downgrade and we can expect a further downgrade in cities and counties all over the country. and somehow we're supposed to believe this is a good plan. what this plan does -- can i have three additional minutes? mr. mcgovern: i yield the gentleman two additional minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for two minutes. mr. miller: what this plan does is hold the jobs of american families and working people all across this had country, it holds them hostage. it holds them hostage to the passage of this legislation. it holds them hostage 90 days from now. this bill says if you don't vote for the ryan budget, because we know the votes are on the other side of the aisle to pass the ryan budget, then we go back to putting the credit of the united state
that drove up the cost of borrowing in the united states. that drove up the borrowing cost of corporations. that drove up the costs of counties and cities that we represent. and we're told again that should we falter on the credit debt of the united states, that we can expect a downgrade and we can expect a further downgrade in cities and counties all over the country. and somehow we're supposed to believe this is a good plan. what this plan does -- can i have three additional minutes? mr....
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the emir of the united states was also exposed. the cables revealed criminal cover-up and a systematic policy using diplomats to spy on foreign governments. >> everyone has secrets. some of the activity that nation states conduct in order to keep their people safe and free the to be secret in order to be successful. if they are broadly known, you cannot accomplish your work. let me be very candid. we steal secrets. we steal other nation's secrets. one cannot do that aboveboard and be successful for a very long period of time. >> the person who uses the phrase "we steal secrets" is michael hayden. the founder of wikileaks, julian assange, features prominently in the film. he remains holed up in the ecuadorean embassy in london where he sought refuge last year in order to avoid extradition to sweden and ultimately the u.s. meanwhile, a bradley manning, the individual accused of leaking documents to wikileaks, will be on trial next week. the colonel saito talk more aboe are joined here at the sundance film festival by the director ale
the emir of the united states was also exposed. the cables revealed criminal cover-up and a systematic policy using diplomats to spy on foreign governments. >> everyone has secrets. some of the activity that nation states conduct in order to keep their people safe and free the to be secret in order to be successful. if they are broadly known, you cannot accomplish your work. let me be very candid. we steal secrets. we steal other nation's secrets. one cannot do that aboveboard and be...
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one thing the united states can do in a very helpful way is focus on what each side can do that could demonstrate their commitment is real. that could be a focus and an agenda of the discussions. >> shifting to the center. do you think they were partly punishing mr. netanyahu over his rhetoric of >> i do not think so much that, but i do think they reflect a position in israel that if israel is going to act against iran, they should do so either in concert with the united states or at least not in opposition to the u.s. position. i think that is what the mainstream in israel very much feels. while iran will remain a central issue, i also think the approach israel will take will be a little bit different than what we saw last year. >> there will not be another election there for too long. do you think that is likely? >> i think that depends. if benjamin netanyahu is only able to put together a very narrow government, that will not last long. even that will have disparate elements and it -- in it, and if he is able to put forward a broad-based government, i think it could last longer. >>
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than any other country, including the united states. this may also surprise you, britain over to france and the u.s. to become germany's single largest trading partner. their combined trade with the u.k. in the first nine months of last year was $203 billion. what is it that these ceos want? >> they do not want to leave the euro. free trade is critically important. cameron was positive in the comments he made and made it clear that he wants a new treaty but the way that he positioned it was for europe, not just the uk. >> i should say that the french foreign minister welcomes all british business to france, if they were to leave the european union. >> get it in there. >> get it. >> thank you very much. much more to chew over here on "gmt." find out why this well-dressed gilt ended up in court in sydney. the head of the united nations has said that they should not participate in mali. they are concerned that it might staff across the region in -- at risk of reprisals. >> a burned out truck, apparently the result of french firepower, germ
than any other country, including the united states. this may also surprise you, britain over to france and the u.s. to become germany's single largest trading partner. their combined trade with the u.k. in the first nine months of last year was $203 billion. what is it that these ceos want? >> they do not want to leave the euro. free trade is critically important. cameron was positive in the comments he made and made it clear that he wants a new treaty but the way that he positioned it...
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state of connecticut, and the united states of america. [applause] >> on c-span2 night, house speaker john boehner and house republicans discussed federal spending in the national debt. then the house rules committee. a house ways and means committee and why he thinks the debate should be different -- separate from the talks. house speaker john boehner and other house republicans briefed reporters on a vote on the debt ceiling. the house will vote wednesday on a measure that will occur -- extend the debt limit until may 19. included is a provision that if congress fails to pass a budget by april 15, lawmakers salaries will be held in escrow. this is 10 minutes. >> good afternoon. good evening. >> hard-working taxpayers understand that they have to balance their budgets from every week to every month. they also believe it's time for washington to balance its budget. over the last four years, house republicans have offered plans. our budget plans. we have done our budgets, but it's been nearly four years since the senate has done a budget. m
state of connecticut, and the united states of america. [applause] >> on c-span2 night, house speaker john boehner and house republicans discussed federal spending in the national debt. then the house rules committee. a house ways and means committee and why he thinks the debate should be different -- separate from the talks. house speaker john boehner and other house republicans briefed reporters on a vote on the debt ceiling. the house will vote wednesday on a measure that will occur --...
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thing they were to do to celebrate year of italian culture but transfer that to our country of the united states so i know they're going to start those events in washington dc with their celebrations but let us san francisco celebrate -- mayor aleato and our wonderful history here and allow us to do a preliminary launch and so that's what we're attempting to do tonight and celebrate with you this launch of italian culture. it's very meaningful for us to did that year. we have a lot to celebrate. let me just say that painters, scrptdures, poets, musicians, designers, mathematicians, great architects of the italian country have come here to san francisco. we have experienced so much of the italian talent here in san francisco. that's why we wanted to be celebrating here and i am so glad to be joined not only by senator leno and assembly man amaino and david chiu and scott wiener as well. they all want to get in on this great celebration because it's wonderful for our city. i have often said our city and our strength is our international status and we do that with all the sister cities, with
thing they were to do to celebrate year of italian culture but transfer that to our country of the united states so i know they're going to start those events in washington dc with their celebrations but let us san francisco celebrate -- mayor aleato and our wonderful history here and allow us to do a preliminary launch and so that's what we're attempting to do tonight and celebrate with you this launch of italian culture. it's very meaningful for us to did that year. we have a lot to...
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contrast that with the statement by ambassador rice to the united nations. it forces one to wonder whether libya's intelligence but that much better than america's on september 16 or whether libyan leaders were that much more willing to be can dit or avoid misstatement misstatements. secretary clinton what evidence was there that was so compelling it caused the white house through ambassador susan rice to make the representations about spontaneous protest, anti-muslim videos and the like, despite evidence and statements of libya's own president to the contrary? she makes the statement on affirmative act on her part, where was the compelling evidence and what was it? >> congressman, i was not involved in the so-called "talking points" process. my understanding it was a typical process trying to get to the best information available. they are as i understand it working with the committee of jurisdiction to try to unpack that. i will say those including ambassador rice who spoke publicly to this terrible incident had the same information from the intelligence c
contrast that with the statement by ambassador rice to the united nations. it forces one to wonder whether libya's intelligence but that much better than america's on september 16 or whether libyan leaders were that much more willing to be can dit or avoid misstatement misstatements. secretary clinton what evidence was there that was so compelling it caused the white house through ambassador susan rice to make the representations about spontaneous protest, anti-muslim videos and the like,...
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the debt ceiling is about paying the bills of the united states of america. the spending that this institution authorized, manipulating today, next week, or in three or four months, damages our economy and our credibility. in the summer of 2011, and i urge we all try to remember it, republicans in this congress pushed our nation toward default. there were clear consequences, clear consequences. today, they are prolonging and other debt ceiling showdown instead of a long-term extension. this continues and increases the economic uncertainty. our nation's economic wounds from 18 months ago are simply too fresh to ignore. august 2011 was the single worst month for job creation in the last three years. the dow jones slumped 2000 points in july and august of 2011, including one of its worst single-day drops in history. tumbling 635 points on aug.. the treasury was forced to spend $1.30 billion more in interest payments according to gao. the higher cost will be almost $19 billion over the next decade. of course, who could forget the u.s. credit rating was downgraded
the debt ceiling is about paying the bills of the united states of america. the spending that this institution authorized, manipulating today, next week, or in three or four months, damages our economy and our credibility. in the summer of 2011, and i urge we all try to remember it, republicans in this congress pushed our nation toward default. there were clear consequences, clear consequences. today, they are prolonging and other debt ceiling showdown instead of a long-term extension. this...
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los gatos is to plan for 500 affordable housing units in years to come. some residents are questioning the possible sites chosen. kris sanchez is live with more on tonight's vote. kris? >> reporter: hi there, janelle. a lot of the residents who say they're going to come to this meeting say not only were they left out of the process, but they think their town should be pushing back against the state requirements. this man and his wife said they found out the plan for affordable housing as they were putting the local newspaper into their bird cage and saw the town's legal notice. otherwise they would not have known the empty lot across the street from their town is in the overlay zone. >> it segregates the affordable housing to a tiny part of town, far from downtown. ultimately does a disservice to the affordable housing residents and to the town as a whole. >> reporter: he said there's a better way to create affordable housing without devaluing properties and putting stress on local school districts. he and other concerned citizens put their own ad in the
los gatos is to plan for 500 affordable housing units in years to come. some residents are questioning the possible sites chosen. kris sanchez is live with more on tonight's vote. kris? >> reporter: hi there, janelle. a lot of the residents who say they're going to come to this meeting say not only were they left out of the process, but they think their town should be pushing back against the state requirements. this man and his wife said they found out the plan for affordable housing as...
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. >> you know, we are perfectly willing, even eager here as part of the congress of the united states to be part of what you're doing. >> that's -- >> we never know. it's sort of dropped in on us, parachuted in from someplace, telegraphed in the newspaper, maybe. but our participation in this, i understand it, we were sort of talking by ourselves. we didn't quite understand the paid piece. if we pass a budget, house members gets paid, is that right? >> that's right. each chamber has the responsibility to pass a budget through their chamber. >> and the senate -- >> and the pay is in escrow until they do that. after the statutory deadline. >> so the house will be treated -- >> the house is in control of its own fate. the senate of theirs. so the frustration that is expressed in this legislation is the fact that our federal government has gone without a budget for almost four years. it is that the senate -- yes, your party is in control of the budget -- the senate has chosen not -- >> we are talking about raising the debt limit here. we are not talking about the budget. >> that's what th
. >> you know, we are perfectly willing, even eager here as part of the congress of the united states to be part of what you're doing. >> that's -- >> we never know. it's sort of dropped in on us, parachuted in from someplace, telegraphed in the newspaper, maybe. but our participation in this, i understand it, we were sort of talking by ourselves. we didn't quite understand the paid piece. if we pass a budget, house members gets paid, is that right? >> that's right. each...
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so we need more jobs in this united states. it seems like we're going overseas with our businesses instead of bringing them back into the united states. we need them in our country. host: let's go to. the congressman guest: regarding health care, i completely agree. the hardship and the burden should not be on middle-class workers who are whoto survive. that is why i support the affordable care act. i think we have to implement it in ways that ensure that it is an incentive to business. there are a number of incentives for small business around tax breaks and providing health care to their employees as well as to the large corporations. your point of it is those in the middle class and need help care to survive and the employers need to do their part is something i agree with. on your second point, job creation is really my number one priority. coming from a state like nevada where unemployment is higher than the national average, we are seeingwe are seeing progress not good enough. i will not be satisfied until everybody who w
so we need more jobs in this united states. it seems like we're going overseas with our businesses instead of bringing them back into the united states. we need them in our country. host: let's go to. the congressman guest: regarding health care, i completely agree. the hardship and the burden should not be on middle-class workers who are whoto survive. that is why i support the affordable care act. i think we have to implement it in ways that ensure that it is an incentive to business. there...
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delegates at the united nations have agreed to expand sanctions on north korea. the security council condemned a rocket launch there last month. chinese delegates have long provided diplomatic protection for their north korean allies. but they approved the resolution and members adopted it unanimously. the statement criticizes the launch as a violation of previous resolutions. the security council will add organizations and individuals to lists of existing sanctions and freeze their assets. the north korean space agency is among those named. >> today's resolution also makes clear that if north korea chooses again to defy the international community such as by conducting another launch or a nuclear test then the council will take significant action. >> american delegates told the chinese the resolution would not bring in new measures but would build on existing sanctions. those assurances convinced the chinese to approve the resolution. >> and we believe that there's opportunity for all stakeholders of the peninsula, korean peninsula, to start a diplomatic track a
delegates at the united nations have agreed to expand sanctions on north korea. the security council condemned a rocket launch there last month. chinese delegates have long provided diplomatic protection for their north korean allies. but they approved the resolution and members adopted it unanimously. the statement criticizes the launch as a violation of previous resolutions. the security council will add organizations and individuals to lists of existing sanctions and freeze their assets. the...
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and what did the united states do there? you know, when i became secretary of state, i recommitted american money to the amazon forces. we looked to retrain the ugandans and it took time. there was -- there were no shortcuts but we had literally the boots of our american soldiers and the boots of american diplomats on the ground. i visited one of the training camps in uganda and what we have to do is recognize we're in for a long-term struggle here. and that means we've got to pay attention to places that historically we have not chosen to or had to. so i would hope that this committee can make that case to the rest of the congress. we're now looking at, you know, troops coming from other neighboring african countries. we can't just send them into mali. they don't have training to do that. we're going to have to work with other partners to train them and equip them and then to sustain them just like we did with the troops in somalia. so, you know, four years ago alshobob was one of the biggest threats to not only east africa
and what did the united states do there? you know, when i became secretary of state, i recommitted american money to the amazon forces. we looked to retrain the ugandans and it took time. there was -- there were no shortcuts but we had literally the boots of our american soldiers and the boots of american diplomats on the ground. i visited one of the training camps in uganda and what we have to do is recognize we're in for a long-term struggle here. and that means we've got to pay attention to...
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united states, must shell out hundreds of billions of dollars to combat climate change, but should they tell us to spend more? here's what you posted on facebook. addy says they shouldn't tell us anything, and william writes, no, we are not the world's polluters nor the world's bankers. i like both of those comments. we also asked on our website, 1% said yes, and 99% said no. we don't need no people telling us what to do. finally, tonight, more overreaction in the wake of the tragedy at newtown, connecticut last month. yesterday, we told you about a five year old girl suspended from school talking about her hello kitty bubble gun. remember that? today, groupon, canceled all firearm offers. you can't buy a gun through groupon, but could get deals on shooting ranges and clay shooting events. officials are not saying how long the shutdown lasts, and i thought it was leg waxing and facials, but that's another example of the knee jerk reactions to the tragedy. make responsible decisions when it comes to dealing with gun violence. that's my two cents more. that's all for tonight's "willis rep
united states, must shell out hundreds of billions of dollars to combat climate change, but should they tell us to spend more? here's what you posted on facebook. addy says they shouldn't tell us anything, and william writes, no, we are not the world's polluters nor the world's bankers. i like both of those comments. we also asked on our website, 1% said yes, and 99% said no. we don't need no people telling us what to do. finally, tonight, more overreaction in the wake of the tragedy at...
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the obama administration and other factors in the united states give the united states -- about 20% of gpd s in health care. the baby-boomers are retiring, they will spend on artificial hips, knees, and have the money to do it. that will be a great area. the third area is manufacturing. there's a revolution going on in manufacturing in the united states because of low cost energy. as a result, you're seeing more in-sourcing now. manufacturing is doubling its rate of growth compared to gdp growth in the united states. attractive area. >> and you mention the debt is cheap, right? are we going to see a mini lbo boom? >> well, i suspect there will be more deals this year than last year. there weren't that many deals the last six months. interest rates will probably stay low for a year or so. bernanke is committed to keeping it low. as people realize it will go up, people will take opportunities of the low interest rate now. >> what's happening in washington from your standpoint? are you expecting a new fight around the debt ceiling in the united states? where are you in terms of this uncer
the obama administration and other factors in the united states give the united states -- about 20% of gpd s in health care. the baby-boomers are retiring, they will spend on artificial hips, knees, and have the money to do it. that will be a great area. the third area is manufacturing. there's a revolution going on in manufacturing in the united states because of low cost energy. as a result, you're seeing more in-sourcing now. manufacturing is doubling its rate of growth compared to gdp...
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it is, in fact, i think, the best trauma center in the united states. we stand ready 24/7 to care for any injured patient in the city and county of san francisco. we also at general hospital are caring for uninsured and underinsured people who come in after injured. we also represent -- i also represent thousands of dedicated physicians, surgeons, nurses, administration and therapists who care for the hundreds of thousands of patients who come to our hospital. i have dedicated my life to providing care for injured patients in our community. it is truly a team effort to provide care for the victims of vie lertctionv crime. we rely heavily on our many trained professionals 20 help us do our work each day. after persons injured due to shooting after the scene, people go there, public firefighters and servants. the trauma surgeons, emergency physicians anesthesiologists, orthopedic surgeons, nurses, therapists and many, many others who come to help us work on the patient. and we do this for every single person who is injured. we bring all the resources ther
it is, in fact, i think, the best trauma center in the united states. we stand ready 24/7 to care for any injured patient in the city and county of san francisco. we also at general hospital are caring for uninsured and underinsured people who come in after injured. we also represent -- i also represent thousands of dedicated physicians, surgeons, nurses, administration and therapists who care for the hundreds of thousands of patients who come to our hospital. i have dedicated my life to...
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this needed to be the best example of energy conservation of any office building in the united states. >> we became involved in the san francisco public utilities headquarter project during the time when the project was at a stand still for a number of reasons, largely due to budget issues. and at the time we were asked to consider an alternative design using concrete rather than the scheme that was potentially planned for previous to that, which was a steel frame structure that used hydraulic dampers to control seismic motion. >> so, i met with my team. we worked hard. we came up with a great idea. let's take out the heavy steel structure, let's put in an innovative vertical post tension concrete structure, great idea. we did that. a lot of other things. and we came up with a price of 140 million. so, we achieved that goal. and, so, when we first started looking at the building, it was going to cost a lot of money. because of the way it was being built, we could only get 12 floors. we wanted more space for our employees. we ended up going and saying, okay, if we do a concrete buildin
this needed to be the best example of energy conservation of any office building in the united states. >> we became involved in the san francisco public utilities headquarter project during the time when the project was at a stand still for a number of reasons, largely due to budget issues. and at the time we were asked to consider an alternative design using concrete rather than the scheme that was potentially planned for previous to that, which was a steel frame structure that used...
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it is the eastiest connection i've ever made. >> i will go to the united as in the united states of america. we are all part of the american fabric and the president was laying out a vision that accounted for everybody. he was very focused on equal opportunity to the point where he was talking about equal rights. words taken from the constitution. the elements that are criticizing the president, it is civil rights rhetoric. they are the same republicans that would be criticizing jfk for dividing the republican ares back in the 1960s when they were trying to pass voting rights. >> they were democrats. >> there is one big challenge. reagan had reagan democrats and there is almost non existent in this country right now. and i think the way that he went through this address in a confrontational way sets up barriers for him. that was something that reagan was fantastic about. right now, obama has fractured capitol hill that not much is getting done. that is the challenge. >> we have to get out of here. he says the shrinking few do well while the growing group have trouble making it. and it isn't
it is the eastiest connection i've ever made. >> i will go to the united as in the united states of america. we are all part of the american fabric and the president was laying out a vision that accounted for everybody. he was very focused on equal opportunity to the point where he was talking about equal rights. words taken from the constitution. the elements that are criticizing the president, it is civil rights rhetoric. they are the same republicans that would be criticizing jfk for...
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have you ever performed for the president of the united states in your life? >> no, i have not. >> jon: what is the most nerve wracking performance you have had to do in your lifetime, would you say? >> i was asked to perform for the president at his house. >> jon: what? >> no, no, not that at the white house. [cheers and applause] they warned me about you. [ laughter ] >> jon: this must have been during the clinton administration. [ laughter ] >> no, no new york city. -- no, no, no. it was nerve wracking to even think about it. i couldn't do it actually because i was doing something else. i think i was on a film or something so i couldn't do it but the idea of it it was like oh, my god what do you do when you go there. >> jon: there's a controversy now. beyonce sang that beautiful rendition at the inauguration. it's her voice she just prerecorded it. >> sure. >> jon: as a performer is that considered an acceptable thing for you? >> sometimes it happens in certain stadiums or venues they prerecord things because you have the terrible flat back and -- you know?
have you ever performed for the president of the united states in your life? >> no, i have not. >> jon: what is the most nerve wracking performance you have had to do in your lifetime, would you say? >> i was asked to perform for the president at his house. >> jon: what? >> no, no, not that at the white house. [cheers and applause] they warned me about you. [ laughter ] >> jon: this must have been during the clinton administration. [ laughter ] >> no,...
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let's look at this stock, united tech. the revenue looks a little ligh light. >> they're looking for $16.6 billion and the number, 16.fo$1 billion. >> almost in line. >> close enough for government work, right? ani fiscal 2000 sales at $64 billion for the company and 6.04 for 2013. that is exactly where the estimate is right now for the guidance. >> the company's ceo saying they closed the year better than they had been anticipating. they also talk about strong cash generation in the quarter and said they delivered on their commitment to pay down about a third of the goodrich acquisition debt. keep an eye on that. otis elevator, the equipment, up 12% over a year ago and now saying for 2013 they expect earnings per share of 5.85 to $6.15. the full year -- >> $6.04. they did it for us here, they reaffirmed. we don't know whether they already affirmed at once. do you have that? >> the doesn't like the reaffirming. >> i'm fine with it. >> if they affirmed the number and reaffirmed the number. if they're only giving it once the
let's look at this stock, united tech. the revenue looks a little ligh light. >> they're looking for $16.6 billion and the number, 16.fo$1 billion. >> almost in line. >> close enough for government work, right? ani fiscal 2000 sales at $64 billion for the company and 6.04 for 2013. that is exactly where the estimate is right now for the guidance. >> the company's ceo saying they closed the year better than they had been anticipating. they also talk about strong cash...
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the united states house has repeatedly passed budgets. the senate refused to even bring one up in committee or on the floor for over two years now. and so they passed a -- they've said they're raising the debt limit for about three months but they have declared that the senate doesn't get paid until we have a budget. well, there's no punishment in the bill. i was a former federal prosecutor for almost 15 years and try -- know how to read a code. has no penalty. says says congress -- said the senate should bring up a budget, it should complete that budget process in committee by april 1 and then the full senate should take it up and it should be completed by april 15 in the senate. it's given priority, 50 hours of debate, unlimited virtually amendments, an opportunity to really debate the financial condition of america. and that's why it hasn't happened. senator reid, the democratic leader for the last several years has said it's foolish to have a budget. what he meant was, it's foolish politically. because when you bring up a budget, this
the united states house has repeatedly passed budgets. the senate refused to even bring one up in committee or on the floor for over two years now. and so they passed a -- they've said they're raising the debt limit for about three months but they have declared that the senate doesn't get paid until we have a budget. well, there's no punishment in the bill. i was a former federal prosecutor for almost 15 years and try -- know how to read a code. has no penalty. says says congress -- said the...
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complains that decisions in brussels take too long the speaker of the parliament saying well if the united kingdom withdraws these things out and drags them out and makes them take too long essentially though the underlying message from everybody across europe from leaders across europe this seems to be concerned in particular concern that if they are cameron does and is able to negotiate these new terms for the u.k. well can everybody now to go shape their own terms within the union and willis create a twenty eight speed european union whereby everybody just looks out for their own interests and doesn't really look out for what's best for the e.u. . somebody does however such as chance and i'm going to merkel it hinted that they're ready to listen to the u.k.'s demands and an example of otto a german m.e.p. from the alliance of liberals and democrats for europe i spoke to him and he says cameron should decide once and for all where britain belongs. britain already has a lot of exceptions to the usual treaties and one day you will have to question yourself are you part of a family or are y
complains that decisions in brussels take too long the speaker of the parliament saying well if the united kingdom withdraws these things out and drags them out and makes them take too long essentially though the underlying message from everybody across europe from leaders across europe this seems to be concerned in particular concern that if they are cameron does and is able to negotiate these new terms for the u.k. well can everybody now to go shape their own terms within the union and willis...
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in fact, only argentina, chad, and uzbekistan have higher tax rates than does the united states. while the u.s. are corporate rate has remained high, other countries are lowering their rates. sweden, for example, has become the latest country to announce that it will lower corporate tax rates in part to help attract more foreign investment in sweden. our corporate tax rates continue to be higher than they should and rewee lose our competitive advantage to other nations in part because of that high tax rate. mr. president, i want to talk about a way to fix both these problems. since joining the senate, i have introduced in each new congress the fair tax act. today i am reintroducing this legislation because of my belief that the fair tax can fix the problems built into our current tax code. the fair tax will promote freedom and economic opportunity by eliminating our current archaic and inefficient tax code and replacing it with a simpler, fairer means of collecting tax revenue. it will repeal the individual income tax, the corporate income tax, capital gains tax, all payroll taxe
in fact, only argentina, chad, and uzbekistan have higher tax rates than does the united states. while the u.s. are corporate rate has remained high, other countries are lowering their rates. sweden, for example, has become the latest country to announce that it will lower corporate tax rates in part to help attract more foreign investment in sweden. our corporate tax rates continue to be higher than they should and rewee lose our competitive advantage to other nations in part because of that...
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place these united states of america. transformed the jangly discourse of our nation to a beautiful symphony of the human family. and through us, maybe a thin on the families of the earth be blessed. to the god who loves us into freedom and free sets into loving, we offer this prayer, amen. [applause] these ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir singing] it's hard to realize now 25 years after apollo what the climate was like back then. and no way after the stalin years and the crew chef years and pounding the tissue in on the asserted they. soviets were very foreign to us after some of the things that happened, we thought they were pretty aggressive people. i will say monsters, but they probably thought we were monsters. so we very quickly broke through that because when you do with people in the same line of work as you are and you're
place these united states of america. transformed the jangly discourse of our nation to a beautiful symphony of the human family. and through us, maybe a thin on the families of the earth be blessed. to the god who loves us into freedom and free sets into loving, we offer this prayer, amen. [applause] these ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir singing] ♪ [choir...
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what did the united states do there? you know, when i became secretary of state i recommitted american money to the amasom forces. we worked to train them. we worked with the kenyans when they went in. we worked with the jabudis. it took time. there were no short cuts but we had literally the boots of our american soldiers and diplomats on the ground. i visited one of the training camps in uganda, and what we have to do is recognize we're in for a long term struggle here, and that means we've got to pay attention to places that historically we have not chosen to or had to. so i would hope that this committee can make that case to the rest of the congress. we are now looking at, you know, troops coming from other neighboring african countries. we can't just send them into mali, they don't have training to do that. we are going to have to work with other partners to train them, and equip them, and then to sustain them, just like we did with the troops in somalia. so, you know, four years ago al shabab was one of the bigges
what did the united states do there? you know, when i became secretary of state i recommitted american money to the amasom forces. we worked to train them. we worked with the kenyans when they went in. we worked with the jabudis. it took time. there were no short cuts but we had literally the boots of our american soldiers and diplomats on the ground. i visited one of the training camps in uganda, and what we have to do is recognize we're in for a long term struggle here, and that means we've...